Berks County property record for 227 Funston Ave, Reading, PA 19607
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,653 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,123 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5306-17-02-8393 |
| Primary APN | 5306-17-02-8393 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 18385250 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 FUNSTON AVE |
| City | READING |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19607-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FARVIEW |
| Legal Block | 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 526-5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | READING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
227 Funston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Berks County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 FUNSTON AVE, READING, PA 19607-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201147948 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 227 Funston Ave was $1,123 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berks County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Berks County |
| Municipality | Reading City |
| Unified School District | Reading School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,123.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,800 Land $19,500 Building $20,300 | $19,500 Land $19,500 |
| 2024 | $1,053.00 | $39,800 Land $19,500 Building $20,300 | |
| 1994 | $39,800 Land $19,500 Building $20,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Funston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 26, 2018
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 227 Funston Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | READING AREA WATER AUTHORITY serves 95,100 people · EPA ID PA3060059 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 E. coli resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 469 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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